Agenda

Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Friday, February 24, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST

 

Rules, Regulations, Certifications and Resources  

  • Stormwater requirements and permitting 
  • Principles of low impact development 
  • New urbanism 
  • Sustainable Sites Initiative 
  • Aesthetic, energy-efficiency and health benefits 

 

Greenfield Development Versus Brownfield Redevelopment 

  • Defining greenfields and brownfields 
  • Advantages of greenfield development 
  • Taking advantage of brownfields for redevelopment 
    • Existing infrastructure, community connections, urban renewal, financial and other incentives 

 

Ecology and Site Design 

  • Conservation biology 
  • Landscape ecology 
  • Restoration ecology 

 

Sustainable Stormwater Management 

  • Stormwater harvesting and reuse 
  • Infiltrating stormwater 
  • Rain gardens 

 

Pollinator-Friendly Design  

  • Native pollinators  
  • Pollinator decline  
  • Habitat restoration/enhancement 

 

Walkability, Micromobility and Mass Transit 

  • Connecting the site to sustainable transportation options 
  • Environmental impacts of transportation options 
    • Sidewalks and trails 
    • Bike routes 
    • E-bikes and scooters 
    • Mass transit availability 
    • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure 

 

Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Engineers 
6.5 PDHs 

Architects 
6.5 HSW CE Hours 

AIA 
6.5 LU|HSWs* 

Landscape Architects 
6.5 HSW CE Hours 

LA CES 
6.5 HSW PDHs* 

International Code Council 
0.65 CEUs (Sustainability)** 

 

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885).* Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs.* Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sustainability (Preferred Provider No. 1232).** 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

 

*On-demand approval available upon request. 

**Not approved for on-demand format. 

Speakers

Dr. Jairo Garcia

Expert in urban sustainability, climate change, and sustainability education

Dr. Garcia develops innovative policies and educational programs to make communities and cities cleaner, sustainable, resilient, and equitable. He is the lead author of Atlanta’s Climate Action Plan and led a collaborative effort with more than 40 stakeholders to the 100 Resilience Cities application, awarded to the City of Atlanta in 2016. Dr. Garcia is a member of the Georgia Research Roadmap steering committee, an initiative of the Georgia Climate Project lead by University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Emory University, which has a goal of improving understanding of climate impacts and solutions in Georgia. He received the Individual Climate Leadership Award by the EPA in 2017 and the Green Ring Award by the Climate Reality Project. These awards recognized Dr. Garcia’s leadership in addressing climate change and engaging organizations, peers, and partners. He represented the Mayor of Atlanta at COP23 in Bonn, Germany and presented at an event organized by the International Urban Cooperation Programme related to global cooperation to address climate change. Dr. Garcia’s publications on urban sustainability, climate change and sustainability education are numerous. His academic experiences include a position as a research assistant and two teaching assistant positions at Columbia University, a faculty adjunct and thesis advisor position at Concordia University, and faculty adjunct positions for the UCLA-Extension Program, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Garcia holds an engineering degree, an MSc degree in Management of Information Technologies, an MSc degree in Sustainability Management, and a doctoral degree in Educational Technology and Sustainability. 

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Sustainable Site Design

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course explores various methods and design strategies to promote site sustainability. The course begins with a discussion on the relevant rules, regulations, certifications and resources before diving into greenfield development versus brownfield redevelopment, sustainable stormwater management, pollinator-friendly design, and walkability, micromobility and mass transit considerations.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss relevant rules, regulations, certifications and resources such as stormwater requirements and permitting, principles of low impact development, new urbanism, Sustainable Sites Initiative, and the aesthetic, energy-efficiency and health benefits.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define greenfields and brownfields, explain the advantages of greenfield development, and understand how to take advantage of brownfields and the existing infrastructure and connections for redevelopment and urban renewal.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to manage stormwater through stormwater harvesting and reuse, infiltrating systems and rain gardens, as well as support native pollinators through pollinator friendly design and habitat restoration/enhancement.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore strategies to connect the site to sustainable transportation options and discuss the environmental impact of these options, including sidewalks, trails, bike routes, e-bikes and scooters, mass transit and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site design and familiarity with environmental concerns

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/04/2026

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.

USB MP4/PDF Price: $329.00